Seasons

What is the shortest day of the year called?

• Summer solstice

• Winter solstice

• Spring equinox

• Fall equinox

Earth's axis is tilted at - 

• 23.5 degrees
• 33.5 degrees
• 28 degrees
• 90 degrees

What season is letter A in the northern hemisphere?

• Winter
• Summer
• Spring
• Fall

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

• Northern hemisphere
• Southern hemisphere

How often do we experience new seasons?

• Monthly

• Yearly

• Every 3 months

• Every 6 months

Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Closer to the sun
• More direct light from Earth's tilt
• Stronger light from the sun
• Earth spins slower

The term equinox means....

• equal amount of day light and equal amount of night
• Equal amount of winter and summer
• Equal amounts of hot dogs for everyone
• The longest day of the year

In what month does the Sun's light strike Virginia at the lowest angle?

• March
• June
• September
• December

How long does it take the earth to revolve once around the sun?

• 12 hours
• 24 hours
• 30 days
• 365.25 days